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In reply to the discussion: So I called a new doctor for an appointment today and within the first few words [View all]HeiressofBickworth
(2,682 posts)41. "civility is irrelevant in software design"
Do we serve up our humanity to the expediency of software designs? Is the total number of key-strokes in a day worth more than human inter-action. What a world we have come to.
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So I called a new doctor for an appointment today and within the first few words [View all]
RKP5637
Nov 2012
OP
Around here even if you have Medicare and Blue Cross / Blue Shield some of them don't want
RKP5637
Nov 2012
#10
A timesaver.. Some insurance companies are not acceptable, so they don't want to waste
SoCalDem
Nov 2012
#7
That is really what irks me about today's world, there is no time to be civil, just time for
RKP5637
Nov 2012
#9
which reminds me of the woman who came into our shop to buy her daughters gifts
newspeak
Nov 2012
#22
I post a link to this group every chance I get, which speaks to your point...
OneGrassRoot
Nov 2012
#23
Many EMR's are more easily (read: quicker) searchable by DOB, vs the spelling of your last name.
Cooley Hurd
Nov 2012
#17
I asked my clinic why they did this. They said they are so pushed for time, are so overworked by
uppityperson
Nov 2012
#27
A few years ago I had a visit with a new specialist and within the first few words
milestogo
Nov 2012
#18
That, is not what I was objecting too. It's asking for insurance coverage within the first
RKP5637
Nov 2012
#36
I attempted to make an appointment with a doctor that WILL NOT TAKE CASH.
Manifestor_of_Light
Nov 2012
#32
It underlies my feelings about how fucked up health care is in America ... in fact,
RKP5637
Nov 2012
#40
if they don't accept your insurance- they don't need your name, most likely.
BlueMan Votes
Nov 2012
#42
"Socialize"?? It used to be called common courtesy...now they don't even pretend to care. nt.
OldDem2012
Nov 2012
#45
efficiency trumps 'courtesy' when it comes to overworked professional services.
BlueMan Votes
Nov 2012
#46
That makes sense, of course. What I object to is it being blurted out immediately. n/t
RKP5637
Nov 2012
#57
Really, schools should be teaching how bullshitted Americans are, not the F'en motherhood and
RKP5637
Nov 2012
#52
Americans settle for less all of the time and say thank you so well. To me, the spirit that built
RKP5637
Nov 2012
#60
You were lucky to have had a chance to say that - I was cut off and asked my insurance company! n/t
RKP5637
Nov 2012
#56